7 Presidential Candidates support Cliffs in global 7 Wonders competition
The seven candidates contesting the Presidential Election have given their full backing to the Cliffs of Moher in its bid to become one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature as part of the global competition scheduled to conclude on 11th November next. On recent visits to County Clare, many of the candidates have incorporated […]
Generating Energy in Ireland – an open letter to An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD
Dear Taoiseach, Here is a draft plan for power generation, job creation, and energy security in Ireland. I would welcome serious discussion and action in order to make it happen. Central to realising the goals is the retention in full of the ESB, Bord Gais, and Coillte, for vital infrastructure and control. In Ireland we […]
Start & Grow Enterprise Expo in Tullamore
The Start & Grow Enterprise Expo taking place in Tullamore on Friday 18th November. This 1 day Enterprise Expo will be packed with entrepreneurial insights, business development opportunities, access to a wide range of business organisations and agencies in 1 location, a unique Ideas Zone and free mentoring. Attendance is free but Registration is essential. […]
Brosna Gaels Hurling 17th Oct
Intermediate The Intermediate final against St, Rynagh’s is fixed for 3:30pm on Sunday, 23rd October in O’Connor, Park, Tullamore. Brosna Gaels will be visiting the school this week to hand out passes for all children u14 for the match. Children that attend the match will be entered in a draw at half time to win […]
Raheen GAA Club Notes 17th Oct
LOTTO The numbers drawn in Monday [10TH October] night’s Lotto were 04 14 19 28. There was 1 Jackpot Winner of €7,800 [JJ Malone, Ballinagar C/O JJ Malone] who we would like to congratulate and 3 Match 3 Winners [Christy Deegan C/O JFP; Breege Lynam C/O Fergus Byrne; Michael Mulligan C/O Ray Garry [€70 Each]. […]
Clara GAA Club Notes 17th Oct
Support during the year The club would like to thank all the teams, managements, supporters, our main Sponsors Baggots and the rest of the people & businesses who gave their support to the club throughout the year. Ard Scoil Chiarain The club would like to congratulate the Ard Scoil Chiarain junior hurling team on qualifying […]
Almost 7 Million Chinese to Read About Birr
A group of influential journalists from across China enjoyed a visit to Birr last week. Representing six leading Chinese newspapers and magazines, with a combined circulation of almost seven million readers, the journalists were invited here by Tourism Ireland in Beijing to research some of our top attractions for feature stories they are writing about […]
Drumcullen GAA Club Notes 11th Oct 2011
All Star Nominee: Congratulations to Drumcullen Camogie captain Elaine Dermody who has been nominated for an All Star. Also nominated is Shinrone’s Michaela Morkan. Best of luck to both when the All Stars are presented. Minor Camogie: Hard luck to the Drumcullen minors who lost out to Birr in the County Semi-Final last Saturday. Leinster […]
Brosna Gaels Hurling notes 11th Oct 2011
Intermediate The Intermediate final against St, Rynagh’s is fixed for 3:30pm on 23rd October in O’Connor, Park, Tullamore. Brosna Gaels will be visiting the school next week to hand out passes for all children u14 for the match. Children that attend the match will be entered in a draw at half time to win a […]
Irish Teen’s YouTube Tribute Earns Him Trip to Breeders’ Cup World Championships
A young racing fan from a small town in the middle of Ireland got the biggest birthday present of his life today when the Breeders’ Cup invited him to be part of thoroughbred racing’s biggest stage, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Mark Boylan, celebrating his 14th birthday at home today in Banagher (pop. 1,636), County […]
